clear

clear: [klɪə(r)] 1. adj
1) (understandable) [+ explanation, account] 明确的 [míngquè de]

2) (visible) [+ footprint, photograph] 清晰的 [qīngxī de]

television which transmits far clearer pictures — 传送更加清晰图像的电视

3) (audible) [+ voice, echo] 清晰的 [qīngxī de]

He called out my name in a clear voice. — 他清楚地叫出我的名字。

His voice was very clear. — 他的声音非常清晰。

4) (obvious) 无疑的 [wúyí de]

a clear case of homicide — 确信无疑的谋杀案

5) (definite) [+ choice, commitment] 明确的 [míngquè de]

The letter contained a clear commitment to reopen talks. — 这封信明确承诺要重新开始谈判。

6) [+ profit, majority] 绝对的 [juéduì de]

They won the vote by a clear majority. — 他们赢得绝对多数选票。

7) (transparent) [+ glass, plastic, water] 透明的 [tòumíng de]

a clear glass panel — 一张透明玻璃板

8) (unobstructed) [+ road, way, floor etc] 畅通的 [chàngtōng de]

The runway is clear, go ahead and land. — 跑道畅通无阻，可以降落。

9) (untroubled) [+ conscience] 清白的 [qīngbái de]

10) (cloudless) [+ day, sky] 晴朗的 [qínglǎng de]

11) (healthy) [+ skin, eyes] 明亮的 [míngliàng de]
2. vt
1) [+ place, room] 清空 [qīngkōng]

The police cleared the building following a bomb alert. — 收到炸弹警告后，警察清空了那幢建筑。

2)

* to clear sth from sth — [+ rubbish, weeds] 从某处清理出某物 [cóng mǒuchù qīnglǐ chū mǒuwù]

Firemen were still clearing rubble from apartments. — 消防队员还在从单元房里清理出瓦砾。

3) [+ slums] 拆除 [chāichú]

4) (LAW) [+ suspect] 宣告无罪 [xuāngào wúzuì]

5) (jump) [+ fence, wall] 跳过 [tiàoguò]

6) (authorize) 允许 [yǔnxǔ]

The helicopter was cleared for take-off. — 直升飞机被允许起飞。

7) [+ cheque] 兑现 [duìxiàn]

The bank cleared the cheque in three days. — 银行在3天内兑现了支票。

8) (COMM)

* "half price to clear" — "半价清仓" [bànjià qīngcāng]
3. vi
1) [+ weather, sky] 变晴 [biànqíng]; [+ fog, smoke] 消散 [xiāosàn]

We're expecting this weather to clear soon. — 我们期望很快就会天晴。

The fog had cleared a little. — 雾已经散开一点了。

2) [+ cheque] 兑现 [duìxiàn]

Allow time for the cheque to clear. — 要等支票兑现。
4. adv
* clear of sth — [+ place, ground] 不接触某物 [bù jiēchù mǒuwù]
5. n
* to be in the clear — (free of suspicion) 不被怀疑 [bùbèi huáiyí]; (free of danger) 安然无事 [ānránwúshì]

* to be clear about sth — 很明确某事

* to make o.s. clear — 表达清楚

* to make sth clear to sb — 使某人理解某事

* to keep or stay or steer clear of sb/sth — 避开某人/某物

* to have a clear head — 头脑清醒

* to clear the table — 收拾饭桌

* to clear one's throat — 清喉咙

* to clear sb of doing sth — [+ suspect] 洗刷某人某罪

* to clear a profit — 获得一笔净利

* to be in the clear — (out of danger) 无危险

Phrasal Verbs:

- clear away

- clear off

- clear out

- clear up

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Synonyms:

Transparent, bright, light, luminous, pellucid, limpid, Clarify, refine, purify, cleanse, make clear, Clear away, up, or off, become free from clouds, fog, or mist, break, break away, become fair / Unobstructed, unimpeded, unhampered, free from hindrance or obstruction or impediment / Musical, silvery, sonorous, mellifluous, euphonious / Unmixed, pure, unadulterated, Free, loose, liberate, emancipate, disinthrall, set free, Balance accounts, settle balances, settle at the clearing-house / Unobstructed, unencumbered, free, open, Acquit, absolve, exonerate, discharge, justify, vindicate, set right / Serene, fair, cloudless, unclouded, sunny, unobscured, undimmed, Extricate, disengage, loosen, disentangle, disembarrass / Net, without deductions, Free from encumbrances or obstructions, remove timber and underbrush from, clean up / Perspicuous, lucid, luminous, distinct, plain, intelligible, Net, get or gain over and above expenses / Apparent, visible, palpable, evident, obvious, manifest, distinct, conspicuous, patent, unequivocal, unmistakable, indisputable, undeniable, unambiguous, unquestionable, not to be mistaken, Pass by or over without touching / Perspicacious, sharp, acute, discerning, prompt, quick / Innocent, unspotted, spotless, guiltless, sinless, irreproachable, unblemished, unsullied, undefiled, immaculate, clean

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clear — [klir] adj. [ME cler < OFr < L clarus, orig., clear sounding, hence clear, bright: for IE base see CLAMOR] 1. free from clouds or mist; bright; light [a clear day] 2. free from cloudiness, muddiness, etc.; transparent or pure; not turbid [a … English World dictionary
Clear — (kl[=e]r), a. [Compar. {Clearer} ( [ e]r); superl. {Clearest}.] [OE. cler, cleer, OF. cler, F. clair, fr.L. clarus, clear, bright, loud, distinct, renowned; perh. akin to L. clamare to call, E. claim. Cf. {Chanticleer}, {Clairvoyant}, {Claret},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Clear — may refer to: Contents 1 Music 2 Business 3 Technology 4 … Wikipedia
clear — adj 1: unencumbered by outstanding claims or interests a search showed the title was clear 2: free from doubt or ambiguity Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
clear — adj 1 Clear, transparent, translucent, lucid, pellucid, diaphanous, limpid are comparable when they mean having the property of being literally or figuratively seen through. Something is clear which is free from all such impediments to the vision … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Clear — Clear, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cleared}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Clearing}.] 1. To render bright, transparent, or undimmed; to free from clouds. [1913 Webster] He sweeps the skies and clears the cloudy north. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To free from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clear — ► ADJECTIVE 1) easy to perceive or understand. 2) leaving or feeling no doubt. 3) transparent; unclouded. 4) free of obstructions or unwanted objects. 5) (of a period of time) free of commitments. 6) free from disease, contamination, or guilt. 7) … English terms dictionary
clear — [adj1] cloudless, bright clarion, crystal, fair, fine, halcyon, light, luminous, pleasant, rainless, shining, shiny, sunny, sunshiny, unclouded, undarkened, undimmed; concepts 525,617,627 Ant. cloudy, dark, dim, dull, fuzzy, gloomy, shadowy,… … New thesaurus
clear — clear; clear·age; clear·ance; clear·ly; clear·ness; clear·starch; un·clear; clear·cole; clear·er; clear·head·ed·ly; un·clear·ly; un·clear·ness; … English syllables
clear — clear, clearly The grammatical situation is similar to that in the preceding entry, with clear available as an adverb in two principal meanings, (1) ‘completely’ (They got clear away), (2) ‘in a clear manner, with clear effect’ (They spoke out… … Modern English usage
clear up — {v.} 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. * /The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story./ * /Maybe we can clear up your problem./ 2. To become clear. * /The weather cleared up after the storm./ 3. To cure. * /The pills cleared up… … Dictionary of American idioms

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